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Epiphany Ferrell It was a clear night, moon distant, not quiet, too many spring peepers and crickets for that, and

Maureen Aitken My mother says my father’s 30-pound weight loss is the result of a renewed commitment to his health,

Draw Something Nice Wendy E. Wallace@wendyewallace1 She still crutches out to the bar because she has the sort of friends

Final Girl Kirby Wilson My father watched House of 1000 Corpses back in 2003 because it was directed by Rob

Chronic Pain Management Emily Laura Costa Today the rheumatologist told me quinine water can ease my muscle spasms, the sensation

She Must Not Think Bad Thoughts Lori Sambol Brody @lorisambolbrody She’s a little in love with the band’s bass player

Dream House Dorothy Bendel @dorothybendel I choose a shiny gold mini-skirt and hot pink tank top and Sarah asks if

Reader Jennifer Solheim @jennifersolheim “Your novel is good,” her boyfriend said, “but your real stories are better.” Mit Shithead

Red Heel Strut Katrina Byrd @ovenhot On a recent day in early April, a short, brown-skinned woman with a large